Bible Verses for calm and peace

When you need to be still.

Open a passage to read its reflection and prayer. In the app, Take a Break picks one of these at random each time you open it.

Also covers at peace and restless.

1. 1. Psalms 3:5

   I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

   Reflection and prayer

   God watches over me while I sleep

   Insight I can sleep peacefully knowing God is watching over me.

   Prayer Lord, give me confidence that You watch over my rest.

2. 2. Isaiah 54:14

   In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

   Reflection and prayer

   I am secure in God's righteousness

   Insight My security comes from God's righteousness, not my own efforts.

   Prayer Lord, let Your righteousness be my foundation.

3. 3. Proverbs 3:24

   When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

   Reflection and prayer

   I sleep well trusting God

   Insight Trusting God's wisdom settles my soul.

   Prayer Lord, give me sweet sleep from trusting Your care.

4. 4. Isaiah 10:20

   And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.

   Reflection and prayer

   I rely only on the Lord

   Insight I've learned to depend only on God, not on anything else.

   Prayer Lord, help me rely only on You.

5. 5. Psalms 4:8

   I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

   Reflection and prayer

   I sleep in God's peace

   Insight I can rest because God keeps me safe, not because everything is calm.

   Prayer Let me lay down my burdens and trust Your care.

6. 6. Proverbs 30:5

   Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

   Reflection and prayer

   God's word is my shield.

   Insight I find safety in the purity of what God has spoken.

   Prayer Lord, protect me as I lean on Your true promises.

7. 7. Matthew 6:34

   Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

   Reflection and prayer

   I trust God for today.

   Insight I don't need to carry tomorrow's worries because I trust God for today.

   Prayer Help me trust You for today, not tomorrow.

8. 8. Psalms 122:8

   For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

   Reflection and prayer

   I pray for my companions' well-being

   Insight My heart is drawn to pray for the good of those I walk with.

   Prayer Lord, bless my brothers and sisters.

9. 9. Isaiah 30:15

   For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

   Reflection and prayer

   I find strength in quiet trust.

   Insight God promises strength to those who rest in quiet trust.

   Prayer Lord, teach me to rest and trust in You.

10. 10. Philippians 4:11

    Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

    Reflection and prayer

    I learn contentment through trusting Christ.

    Insight I find that trusting Christ teaches me contentment.

    Prayer Lord, teach me contentment through trust in You.